That day, at lunch, Aiko is really worried about her problem. So worried that she can't even eat her favorite food, takoyaki. Aiko feels a little lonely, since she is sitting alone, across from Doremi's table, just staring at her crush.
"Why is Ai-chan sitting alone?" Doremi asks her friend, Hazuki. "She looks kind of lonely..."
"That's a good question", Hazuki replies in confusion. "Ai-chan never sits by herself at lunch."
"What should we do?" asks Onpu in concern.
"Let's invite her to our table!" Momoko suggests. "That'll make her feel better!"
All of the girls nod in agreement to this.
"Let's do it!" says Samansa, the newest apprentice of the group, who's main color is green.
Doremi then waves Aiko over to their table. Aiko runs up to Doremi and hugs her. At first, Doremi is a little bit surprised, but quickly returns the hug.
"Why are you so clingy, Mama Aiko?" asks Hana in concern. "Hana-chan's never seen you act like this before!"
Aiko quickly covers her face, so nobody can see she is blushing. However, this exposes the blush on her elbows and knuckles, which everybody notices.
"Ai-chan, why are you blushing?" asks Doremi and Samansa, both teasing. "Are you in love with someone?"
"Me? In love?!" Aiko says, laughing nervously. "You know I ain't into boys...Uh, what I meant to say was, wanna have a sleepover at my house?"
"That sounds awesome!" Doremi says, smiling, making Aiko blush again. "We haven't had one in forever!"
"I'll be able to go!" Onpu says. "My studio's being remodeled, so I have an entire month off!"
"My family's out of town for the week! I'll be there too!" Hazuki exclaims.
"With Hana-chan's home under construction, Hana-chan's gonna be here for a while!" Hana says. "Hana-chan's coming, as well!"
"My parents say I need to get out of the house more!" Samansa scoffs in annoyance. "So, they won't be opposed to me going!"
"I think my parents will let me come! Don't see why not!" Momoko exclaims.
"We'll have it tomorrow!" Doremi decides. "It'll be Labor Day weekend, so Pop will be able to come, too!"
"Will you be able to prepare by yourself?" asks Hazuki in concern. "Do you need our help?"
"I'm sure she'll be okay!" Doremi assures Hazuki. "Besides, we all know Ai-chan will make a great housewife someday!" This makes Aiko start blushing again.
"We can spend the nights in our Apprentice uniforms, since our parents won't be around!" Aiko suggests. "We could use magic if needed and fly on our brooms!"
"Best idea ever!" yell all the girls in agreement.
Aiko starts staring at Doremi in awe. She just can't seem to take her eyes off of Doremi.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU?!" Momoko yells in anger. "YOU DON'T JUST STARE AT PEOPLE LIKE THAT! IT'S RUDE!"
Aiko runs into the bathroom, crying. Doremi is such a beautiful girl. She can't help but stare at her. Mimi comes out of her crystal ball and hugs Aiko.
"I'm sorry for yelling, Mimi", Aiko says, sobbing.
"It's okay", Mimi says. "But, why did you invite the girls over?"
"It is a chance to impress Doremi!" Aiko explains.
"Don't worry! I'll help you out!" says Mimi.
